Pullman Porter (Noun)
Meaning
A railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The pullman porter was always available to help passengers on the overnight sleeper car with their luggage and meals.
- He worked as a pullman porter for nearly 20 years, earning respect for his attentive and courteous service to railroad travelers.
- As a young man, he landed a job as a pullman porter on a major railroad line, starting a lifelong career of serving passengers on trains.
- A pullman porter on the vintage train helped the tourists store their luggage in the sleeping cars.
- During his time on the railroad, the pullman porter was known for going above and beyond to ensure the comfort of every passenger.